All events included with admission to Discovery Center unless otherwise noted. General admission: $6 adults; $5 children ages 2-17; free to Members and children under 2.
Discover Engineering
Saturday, February 13; 11:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Calling all scouts and kids who like to tinker. We’re kicking off National Engineers’ Week! Join real engineers for some hands-on challenges and career information. Included 
with Discovery Center admission. Sponsored by the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers and NDK Crystals, Inc.Bubble Festival
Saturday, March 20
In advance: $4 public/$3 members
At the door: $5 public/$4 members
Show times: 10:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.; 1:00 p.m.; & 2:30 p.m.
Discovery Center Celebrates National Bubble Week with national bubble celebrity Geoffrey Akins, live performances, and sudsy science fun. Be amazed at the intricate shapes and forms of bubbles during Geoff’s captivating 30-minute bubble show. Then test your own soapy skills with bubble art and activities for the whole family in the Bubble-Palooza Playground. Get your tickets early, as the bubble shows will take place in our 90-seat theater. Museum admission not included. Sponsored by US Bank.Spring Into Science with Nano Technology!
Monday – Friday, March 29-April 2; 1:00-4:00 pm
Monday – Friday, April 5-April 9; 1:00-4:00 pm
This teeny tiny science has a gigantic impact on your life. Explore smaller-than-microscopic sizes and get a feel for unusual materials with daily demonstrations and activities.
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Nano Day
Saturday, April 10; 11:30-4:00
Tiny size makes can make an enormous difference! Greeting cards that sing, 
eyeglasses that darken automatically, thermometers that turn color, and balloons that never lose their helium are each due to nano-scale science. Meet real scientists and explore current and future applications of this amazing technology with our special demos and hands-on projects. Included with Discovery Center admission. Sponsored in part by the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network and the National Science Foundation.Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 3; 10:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.
$7 children; $6 adults; Member children of either museum $2!
Discovery Center joins Burpee Museum for this entertaining egg-stravaganza. Kids 9 and under can look for eggs at 11:00 and 1:00 at Burpee Museum. The rest of the time, kids of all ages can get their hands on some super springtime art projects at Discovery Center and delve into egg-cellent fun.
Celebrate Earth and Sky
Saturday, April 24; 1:00-4:00
Earth Day and National Astronomy Day fall coincide this year! Celebrate the sky with free planeterium shows, glittery star crafts, and learn about our star the sun. Take your Discovery Center receipt or membership card to Burpee today and get $2 off admission. Celebrate the Earth and all that's natural as you explore Burpee Museum, take in special activities in the "Windows to Wilderness" exhibit, and explore the riverside Water Lab. Burpee members get $2 off admission to Discovery Center today too!
Stay Tuned for more exciting events! Chocolate Sundae Sunday, EIEIO, and Jim Gill join the line up of grand opening events once our new spaces are completed early next summer.
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